In which city did the Paris 2024 Olympics take place, and how many medals did India win?
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Correct answer: B
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Solution: The correct answer is Paris, 6.
Explanation:
☛ The Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Games of the XXXIII Olympiad) were held in Paris, France from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
☛ India won a total of 6 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, comprising 1 Silver and 5 Bronze medals.
☛ Neeraj Chopra won India's solitary silver medal in the men's javelin throw event.
☛ Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first athlete from independent India to win two medals in a single Olympic edition.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Tokyo: Hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics (held in 2021), where India won its highest-ever tally of 7 medals (1 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze).
☛ Hangzhou: Hosted the 19th Asian Games in 2023, where India won a historic total of 107 medals.
☛ India finished in 71st position on the overall medal table at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
☛ Aman Sehrawat became the youngest Indian to win an individual Olympic medal by winning bronze in wrestling (57 kg).
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